Big Bore snubbies
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jglsprings
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Taurus 44 Specials - The little one saved my life once years ago. The one gun I'll never sell.
DannyB1954
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I have a Taurus 405 in 40S&W. A bit on the large size for the capacity that it has.
Bill Akins
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Here's my S&W model 1917 snubbie.
I really like my Rossi model 68 in .38 special. I carry it almost exclusively in the car since it is light and small enough to fit into my glove box easily.
But I also like my S&W model 1917 snubby using moon clips in .45 acp if there's something I might need its .45 acp power for. This is my favorite big bore snubby. It's barrel is just under 3 1/4 inches. Created for the trenches of WW1, but getting light duty with me these days. If only my old pistols and revolvers could talk. What stories they would have.
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I really like my Rossi model 68 in .38 special. I carry it almost exclusively in the car since it is light and small enough to fit into my glove box easily.
But I also like my S&W model 1917 snubby using moon clips in .45 acp if there's something I might need its .45 acp power for. This is my favorite big bore snubby. It's barrel is just under 3 1/4 inches. Created for the trenches of WW1, but getting light duty with me these days. If only my old pistols and revolvers could talk. What stories they would have.
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Colt46
Yep ...I own the Rossi 44 Mag pictured....Its the blued version of the Taurus Tracker...but without the ports....its 95 % the time a 44 Spl...
As for the Rossi 720 pictured..I just picked it up ..its ANIB...the gun has a great trigger..should improve with use...
But the Charter is the handiest revolver I've ever owned...44 Spl. in a revolver only slightly larger than a J frame...
Yep ...I own the Rossi 44 Mag pictured....Its the blued version of the Taurus Tracker...but without the ports....its 95 % the time a 44 Spl...
As for the Rossi 720 pictured..I just picked it up ..its ANIB...the gun has a great trigger..should improve with use...
But the Charter is the handiest revolver I've ever owned...44 Spl. in a revolver only slightly larger than a J frame...
Magnum Wheel Man
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"too much banter, not enough pix."
my thoughts too...
44 Special S&W Air Lite
44 Mag Dan Wesson
454 Casull Ruger Alaskan
how about an antique... I don't have any good pictures right now, but I'm loading 250 rounds of Trailboss loads right now for this 44 American Bulldog
my thoughts too...
44 Special S&W Air Lite
44 Mag Dan Wesson
454 Casull Ruger Alaskan
how about an antique... I don't have any good pictures right now, but I'm loading 250 rounds of Trailboss loads right now for this 44 American Bulldog
Magnum Wheel Man
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thanks... it's one of my favorites... wish I had a stainless one to practice with more... I worry about how many rounds I put through it with the paper thin forcing cone... but 5 rounds of gold dot ammo weighs as much as the revolver does 
I had one of those Mountain Lites. Guess I'm too old an busted up to call that fun. Sold it. I still have two "Big Bore Snubbies", both in 45 ACP.
One is pretty old:
and the other is pretty new:
The 325 NG picture was taken right after the first test firing. Soon after the IL was replaced by "The PLUG".
Dave
One is pretty old:
and the other is pretty new:
The 325 NG picture was taken right after the first test firing. Soon after the IL was replaced by "The PLUG".
Dave
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Super Sneaky Steve
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My big bore 45 with a baby .22WMR.
I have both a high ride belt holster and a IWB summer rig for the .45. Good carry gun.
Magnum Wheel Man
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my newest ( which I've had for going on 2 years now ) is my custom Ruger Montado in 45 Colt
polished stainless, buffalo horn grips... BTW... they didn't offer the birdsheads on these guns when I did this conversion
polished stainless, buffalo horn grips... BTW... they didn't offer the birdsheads on these guns when I did this conversion
Southern Shooter
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My .454 Casull
Here is my Ruger Alaskan .454 Casull with my not-a-snubby S&W 625 .45 Colt.
The Alaskan is a fascinating and fun gun. It handles much better than one would think at first looking upon it. It appears bulky and awkward...it is NOT. I would not trade it for the world. The trigger is heavier than my S&W 625 but, it is just as smooth all the way through the pull. Surpisingly, my tighter groups are achieved when shooting double-action.
Here is my Ruger Alaskan .454 Casull with my not-a-snubby S&W 625 .45 Colt.
The Alaskan is a fascinating and fun gun. It handles much better than one would think at first looking upon it. It appears bulky and awkward...it is NOT. I would not trade it for the world. The trigger is heavier than my S&W 625 but, it is just as smooth all the way through the pull. Surpisingly, my tighter groups are achieved when shooting double-action.
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rabbit hunter
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Charter BD & Taurus Mod 445
Cheepshooter:
I had a Taurus 445 in 44special. I thought the gun would be excellent for carry because of its light weight. Unfortunately it locked up after less than 50 rounds. Taurus said they would replace the gun rather than repair it but gave no timetable because the model was no longer catalogued. Thank goodness for Davidsons. They replaced the Taurus with a CA Bulldog at my request. It has been reliable and pretty accurate. A real joy to practice with reduced loads.
I do have a Taurus model 85 that is holding up well and is accurate. I guess my opinion of Taurus is, it's hit or miss. I don't think I would buy another one.
Cheepshooter:
I had a Taurus 445 in 44special. I thought the gun would be excellent for carry because of its light weight. Unfortunately it locked up after less than 50 rounds. Taurus said they would replace the gun rather than repair it but gave no timetable because the model was no longer catalogued. Thank goodness for Davidsons. They replaced the Taurus with a CA Bulldog at my request. It has been reliable and pretty accurate. A real joy to practice with reduced loads.
I do have a Taurus model 85 that is holding up well and is accurate. I guess my opinion of Taurus is, it's hit or miss. I don't think I would buy another one.
